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Quilt panel,part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'John Green', cotton / mixed media, made in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, about 1991 Rectangular quilt panel, portrait orientation with a blue denim background. In the centre there…
Quilt panel,part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'John Green', cotton / mixed media, made in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, about 1991 Rectangular quilt panel, portrait orientation with a blue denim background. In the centre there is a large brown leather jacket. A padded fabric photo of a head and neck (presumably of John Green) is hand stitched to the jacket and a padded decorated cotton T shirt is underneath the jacket. A metal chain with a small brown leather purse is attached across the jacket. A variety of metal and plastic badges and pins are attached over the jacket. 'John Green 3.11.1949 and 27.3.1990' is machine appliqued in black leather letters with silver and gold metal studs. There are five machine appliqued black leather patches with hand written messages in white lettering above the jacket. Below the jacket are five more black leather patches with hand written messages in white lettering. A white rectangular banner is stitched across the bottom of the panel with a large coloured fabric photograph (presumably of John). There is a printed message on the left and printed lyrics of the Joni Mitchell song 'Big Yellow Taxi' . 'Let's Party' is machine appliqued in black leather at the lower edge of the panel. The following messages are handwritten in white lettering on the ten black leather patches as follows [where it says 'I think?' and ? these are in the Notes of words for the panel not on the panel itself]: Box 1: 'Jonny missing you heaps', 'Thank you Michael', 'John, always arriving to parties as everyone is leaving, Miss you, Peter' Box 2: 'Happiness is not the same as pleasure; It includes the pain of losing as well as the pleasure of finding.' Box 3: 'That fantastic smile of yours will never be forgotton.(sic) The Gypsy'. 'Jonny, 10 days in the Garden were bliss. You taught me so much. Love Melissa.' KISS SOME ARSE, WE NEED A CURE (Signed) ? & Bradley. 'I met you on your first day in San Francisco in summer 79 (I think?) you proved how hot OZ men were with the first kiss. I love you, Brian (I think ?) . Box 4: 'To J.G. Rarely has any man been such an influence on so many with such lasting, pervading influence. Love Tim, Dan.' 'It was an honour to know you. Keep? shining?, Love Colleen & Ian? ; 'John, Thanks for the chat. We miss ya tons. Love & kisses, Charlotte & Steve; ' 'Hello Possum!! Love Ian. XX' Box 5: 'You were nothing but a sleaze. You Gutter Whore. Love ? Always ?' " fully agree with the above, you sleazy wildflower. Love Craig. XX' 'Quick pay me before that f-'n Joshua arrives.' 'You were always in a garden. You are still in mine. Love David S.' Box 6: WHEN THE HEART WEEPS FOR WHAT IT HAS LOST; Box 7: Miss your happy smiling face Sonya X; Friendship is the golden thread that ties the heart to all the world.. Kathleen & Tamara; Ashes in the Crisco baby Love Peter T; Johnny:-Missing you walking towards us from the stream. With love. Phillip B & Cheryl x Box 8: 'The Spirit surely rejoices for what it has found.' Box 9: 'You came into life and quickly left, leavin (sic) footprints upon my heart; and my world can never be the same.' Box 10: 'You only thought of every one else. We'll always think of you. Rob (?)' 'John. keep on dreaming that dream with your name on it. Trevor.' 'You were the best at so many things. you were the best. You were my best friend and I love you. Miss you mate. That fu... Josh.' 'Always love you, Judy XX' 'Johnny. Only new(sic) you for a short while but the time I spent with you will ..?.. special. Love .. This quilt is in memory of John Green (b. 3.11. 49 d. 27.3.90). This quilt was used by the South East Area Health Service as part of its education program. The quilt would be taken out and displayed at different venues. An information sheet for the quilt was provided. The information sheet for this panel says 'Johnny Green. This panel was made by a friend. Johnny was extremely popular and outgoing with lots of friends and they were all invited to write those messages down the side when the panel was presented on World AIDS Day 1991. This is what Johnny looked like and he liked to have a good time. That was his leather jacket and in the pockets there are things to help him make sure that he would have a good time. There is a small mirror and a straw and his sunglasses so when the sun came up he wouldn't have to squint. The handcuffs are real, this block took part in the Washington Display in 1992 and every time he went through the metal detectors in airports the alarms would go off. The block would come out and some quick explaining would have to be done. (It is illegal to bring handcuffs into this country) (These notes were provided by Douglas Knox of the South East Area Health Service. For a period of time Mr Knox was Convenor of the Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt Project. He is now (2013) with the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District HIV/AIDS & Related Programs Unit
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Visit the page Dr Warren Stowe - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of Dr Warren Stowe, cotton/ paint, made in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, about 1992 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation. The entire panel is painted as the Aboriginal flag with 'Dr Warren Stowe and 11.5.52 - 13.9.89' hand painted in gold paint around the central yellow circle of this flag. 'Hand painted in gold paint in a semi circular pattern from the lower left side of the panel to the lower right side are the words 'The mystery of love is greater than the mystery of death. One must only look to love. Oscar Wilde, Salome' Dr Warren Stowe, was a very proud Aboriginal doctor and apparently was renowned for making very hot chilli beans. This panel was made by a Caucasian friend and perhaps thats why his name was used or perhaps they got permission to use his name before he died' (These notes were provided by Douglas Knox of the South East Area Health Service. For a period of time Mr Knox was Convenor of the Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt Project) He is now (2013) with the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District HIV/AIDS & Related Programs Unit